This issue heavily focused on spring fashion and 90s pop culture trends:
: Thania Peck was the cover model for the April 1997 issue.
The reference likely refers to the April 1997 issue of Seventeen magazine , as it was published monthly and April is the fourth month. Key Content Highlights
: The issue featured "Denim news for spring," highlighting trends such as extra-wide legs and microminis that were celebrity favorites at the time. Pop Culture & Reviews :
: Featured R&B singer Aaliyah on the cover, wearing Tommy Hilfiger and Pepe Jeans.
The magazine included its "Best and Worst of 1997" list, which notably (and controversially in retrospect) labeled the as the "worst import" and critiqued Fiona Apple . It praised Lilith Fair for its message of "Girl Power".